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St.SeptemberOctober Helena’s School——November (718)October 892-3234 http://www.sthelenaelementary.org Mass Schedule (Horario de Misas) Early Childhood2019 (Pre -K for All) 2020 Elementary School (Grades K-8) St. HelenaPrincipal:’s School Mr. Richard (718) Meller 892- 3234 St.http://www.sthelenaelementary.org Helena’s School (718) 892-3234 http://www.sthelenaelementary.org2050 Benedict Avenue EarlyBronx, Childhood New York(Pre- K10462 for All) ElementaryEarly Childhood School (Pre (Grades-K for KAll)-8) ElementaryPrincipal:High Mr.School School:Richard (Grades Meller K-8) MonsignorPrincipal: Scanlan Mr. Richard H.S. (718) Meller 430 -0100 2050 Benedict Avenue http://www.scanlanhs.edu/Bronx,2050 Benedict New York Avenue 10462 Principal:Bronx, New Mr. York Kris 10462 Keelin 915 HutchinsonHigh School: River Parkway MonsignorBronx, ScanlanHigh New School: H.S. York (718) 10465 430 -0100 Arrangements must be Monsignorhttp://www.scanlanhs.edu/ Scanlan H.S. (718) 430 -0100 made at the Rectory for Baptismal Principal:St. Helena Mr. KrisRectory: Keelin Class. Bring a copy of the child’s Birth http://www.scanlanhs.edu/ Certificate and Godparent documents. 915Principal: Hutchinson1315 Olmstead Mr. River Kris Avenue KeelinParkway 915Bronx, HutchinsonBronx, New N.Y. YorkRiver 10462 10465 Parkway Arrangements for Phone:Bronx, New(718) York 892 10465-3232 weddings should be made as soon as St.Fax: Helena (718) 892Rectory:-7713 possible at the Rectory.

St.1315 Helena Olmstead Rectory: Avenue All Catholics www.churchofsthelena.com1315Bronx, Olmstead N.Y. 10462 Avenue Phone: (718) 892-3232 who live within the parish boundaries Email:Bronx, [email protected] N.Y. 10462 should fill out a registration card at the Alumni:Phone: Fax:[email protected] (718)(718) 892 892-7713-3232 Rectory.

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Alumni:Email: [email protected] [email protected] Alumni:Alumni: [email protected]@yahoo.com ST. L BRONX, FR. ORLANDO FIRST MASS AT ST. HELENA Fr. Orlando Rodriguez, Sch.P., who served here at St. Helena for FALL CUB SCOUT POPCORN SALES-St. Helena Cub Scout several years while he was a student at St. Joseph's Seminary, will Pack 65 is fundraising to continue the great program that we have celebrate his First Mass at St. Helena at NOON on Sun., Oct. 18. at St. Helena Church. We serve both boys and girls and are Fr. Orlando painted the reliefs of St. Joseph & Our Blessed Mother. inclusive of youth with special needs. If you are able, please

purchase popcorn to help the Cub Scouts. Use the code: J. C / Saint John Paul II - October 22 Pack 65 / Greater New York Councils / Key Code: GNQS when “Open wide the doors to Christ,” urged John Paul II during the ordering. homily at the Mass where he was installed as in 1978. Congratulations to the following 20 men and women who Born in Wadowice, Poland, Karol Jozef Wojtyla had lost his mother, father, and older brother before his 21st birthday. While were confirmed last Sunday: working in a quarry and a chemical factory, he enrolled in an Logan “Landon” Avila “underground” seminary in Kraków. Ordained in 1946, he was Carlos Eleazar “Michael” Blanco immediately sent to Rome where he earned a doctorate in Myrna “Helena” Blanco theology. Back in Poland, a short assignment as assistant pastor in Wilmer “José” Cela a rural parish preceded his very fruitful chaplaincy for university Ajay “Michael” Garcia students. Soon Fr. Wojtyla earned a doctorate in philosophy and began teaching that subject at Poland’s University of Lublin. Jenny Marybel “Theresa of Calcutta” Garcia

Communist officials allowed Wojtyla to be appointed auxiliary Angelica “Catherine of Siena” Gutierrez bishop of Kraków in 1958, considering him a relatively harmless Brandon “Francis” Hernandez intellectual. They could not have been more wrong! Bishop Henry Ulisses “Pio” Luna Wojtyla attended all four sessions of Vatican II and contributed Steven “Steven” Maguino especially to its Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern William “Pablo” Mayancela World. Appointed as of Kraków in 1964, he was named Anthony “Anthony” Monagas a cardinal three years later. Elected pope in October 1978, he took the name of his short-lived, immediate predecessor. Pope John Jenny Mizhel “Jenny” Namina Paul II was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years. In time, he Joanne Daidi “Joanne” Paguay made pastoral visits to 124 countries, including several with small Kailey “Kailey” Peralta-Rojas Christian populations. Katherin “Katherin” Rodriguez

John Paul II promoted ecumenical and interfaith initiatives, Arturo “Arturo” Rosales especially the 1986 Day of Prayer for World Peace in Assisi. He Sarah “Philomena” Semana-Valentin visited Rome’s main synagogue and the famous Western Wall in Leonel “Joseph” Zuniga Jerusalem; he also established diplomatic relations between the Zoila “Joan of Arc” Zuniga

Holy See and Israel. He improved -Muslim relations, and in

2001 visited a mosque in Damascus, Syria. The Great Jubilee of ENGLISH CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP-We meet both the Year 2000, a key event in John Paul’s ministry, was marked by special celebrations in Rome and elsewhere for Catholics and live in the Green Building and virtually every Saturday at 1PM by other Christians. Relations with the Orthodox Churches improved way of ZOOM. To join virtually, go to www.zoom.us and enter considerably during his papacy. “Christ is the center of the meeting #: 8292669493 and Password: 444555. universe and of human history” was the opening line of John Paul II’s 1979 encyclical, Redeemer of the Human Race. In 1995, he RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION-You still can described himself to the United Nations General Assembly as “a register your child for either Wed. or Sun. Religious Education witness to hope.” Classes until Oct. 31 by coming to the rectory from 9AM-4PM.

His 1979 visit to Poland encouraged the growth of the Solidarity You must register your child again even if they were registered movement there and the collapse of communism in central and last year. You can call Fr. Richard at 718-892-3232. eastern Europe 10 years later. John Paul II began World Youth REGISTRO DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA-Ahora es el Day and traveled to several countries for those celebrations. One of the most well-remembered photos of John Paul II’s pontificate momento de inscribir a su hijo en las clases de educación was his one-on-one conversation in 1983, with Mehmet Ali Agca, religiosa. Debe inscribir a su hijo nuevamente, incluso si se who had attempted to assassinate him two years earlier. inscribieron el año pasado. Puede venir a la Rectoría o puede llamar al P. Richard al 718-892-3232.

In his 27 years of papal ministry, John Paul II wrote 14 encyclicals

and five books, canonized 482 saints and beatified 1,338 people. PRESTON VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE-Tuesday, October 20 In the last years of his life, he suffered from Parkinson’s disease and was forced to cut back on some of his activities. Pope at 7PM and Sunday, November 1 at 11AM. Also, information Benedict XVI beatified John Paul II in 2011, and webinar sessions-Oct. 22-Student Life & Sports, Oct. 29-Funding canonized him in 2014. a Preston Education. To register for webinars, please call 718-863

-9134 ext. 131 or visit website: www.prestonhs.org. HERE I AM, SEND ME!-Today’s Second Collection is forWorld Mission Sunday, where we respond, “Here I am, Send Me,” to our LIVING OUR CATHOLIC FAITH IN THIS DIVIDED AMERICA baptismal call to mission, and we offer, at the Eucharistic celebration, is the title of Lay Franciscan Al Barbarino’s talk at 11AM on our prayers and our generous financial support, though the Society Sat., Oct. 24 in the church. Find out what God expects of us. for the Propagation of the Faith, to continue the mission of Jesus. TRUNK OR TREAT-A special outdoor Halloween Party will Today we are “sent” out to witness to mission in the world through our prayers and sacrifices for our brothers and sisters around the take place on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 11AM until 2PM in the St. world. World Mission Sunday supports mission priests, religious Helena parking lot. Come have fun and dress in your most appropriate Halloween attire. Everyone is invited. Sisters and Brothers, and lay catechists who are Christ’s witnesses to a world so in need of His healing, love, and peace. WORLD PRIEST DAY-Cardinal Timothy Dolan will celebrate

CARDINAL'S APPEAL VIRTUAL PLEDGE DRIVE the 10AM Mass at St. Helena on Sunday, October 25, which is Parishioners may still contribute this weekend to the annual World Priest Day. He will greet people after Mass. Seating is limited so please come early. Cardinal's Appeal. Please be generous.

ENGLISH FAMILY SESSION today, Oct. 18 at 11AM in the café. ALL SOULS DAY CEMETERY MASS-The annual All Souls Day Mass at St. Raymond's Cemetery will take place at 11AM on ZOOM OR HOME CCD CLASSES meet at 11AM on Saturday, Mon., Nov. 2 at Our Lady of Hope Crypts on Lafayette Ave. October 24 with both children and parents in cafeteria. 2 Seats are limited so come early and wear a mask.

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PIARIST FACE MASK SALE-Those stylish black face masks you or a loved one are in need of these ministries, please call the with the Piarist emblem you see all the Piarists wearing are now rectory at 718-892-3232. on sale for $10 each. The proceeds from the sale will benefit Piarist Vocations. To order, call the rectory at 718-892-3232. WEEKLY COLLECTION

October 11—$4,624.00 MSGR. SCANLAN HS-Calling all Class of 2025 8th graders. If you are interested in attending Msgr. Scanlan, register for the TACHS exam at www.tachsinfo.com and enter TACHS code 304. Mass Intentions October 18 – Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH BAPTISMS HAVE RESUMED-If you have been 8:00 +Rita PremDas-Loving Memory-September 22 delaying your child's Baptism, now may be the time to plan it. 10:00 S +Mercedes Gonzalez You must attend a one-hour baptismal class prior to the event. If +Edith Louis; Clarissa Abordo-Birthday Intention you have not yet taken the class in either English or Spanish, you 12:00 S (Sp) +Ana Luisa Perez-3rd Anniversary; must come to the rectory and register for the class, which takes Accion de Gracias al Divino Nino-Barbara Mojica; place on Thursday evenings at 7PM. The Spanish classes are held +Maria Batista; +Erasmo Concepcion; the 1st and 3rd Thursdays and the English classes on the 2nd and Jacqueline French and Nancy Rosado-Healing Intention; Accion de gracia por la salud de mi hija Cristin a la 4th Thursdays. You must register to attend by calling 718-892-3232. Virgen del Perpertuo Socorro. Santa Cristo de la VIEW ON FORMED -We hope you are enjoying the free parish Milagrosa y Santa Elena; +Silvia Calcanio Martinez subscription to www.formed.org which gives you 24/7 access to 5:00 Intention of Theordore Bernard & Family & Floyd Bushell 6:30 S (Fr) +Fritz Antoine; +Alphonce Akakpo & Koffitge Honsou over 300 quality Catholic on line programs, 99+ movies, 101+ audios, & 98+ E-Books. Today we celebrate the Memorial of October 19 – Monday – The Martyrs of North America St. Luke. Listen to: The Gospel of Luke or Acts of the Apostles. 6:30* In Thanksgiving for Favors On October 22nd we honor St. Pope John Paul II. Watch John 8:30 S In Thanksgiving for Favors Paul II: I Kept Looking For You, Pope John Paul II, or Ocean of 11:30 Funeral Mass: +Maria Kapor Mercy. You can also Study: Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest 12:15 David Kennelly-Healing Intention +Erasmo Concepcion; Tomas Santiago-Health Intention Story Ever Told or 33 Days to Morning Glory, Week 5: Pope St. John Paul II. Listen to: Our Lady of Fatima and the Fall of October 20 – Tuesday – St. Paul of the Cross Communism or Saint John Paul the Great. 6:30* Intentions for Tricia Briska’s Eye Sight 8:30 S Intentions for Brenda and Scott Van de Weghe’s Utmost THANKSGIVING RAFFLE TICKETS-Due to COVID, this is Facility to Achieve Salvation an for their Health our largest parish fundraiser of 2020. Eight cash prizes. $1,000 12:15 +Michael Vaughan; +Erasmo Concepcion grand prize. Tickets are available at the school or in the rectory at October 21 – Wednesday – St. Hilarion $3 each, 2 for $5, 5 for $10, & 10 for $20. 6:30* In Thanksgiving for Favors

FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR OLDER NEW 8:30 S Intentions of Theresa Chao and Family 12:15 Daniel Donovan-Birthday Intention; +Lionel Belot, Jr. YORKERS-Good nutrition is key to maintaining a healthy 7:00 S (Sp) +Erasmo Concepcion; lifestyle. So, to help older adults purchase fresh fruits and +Santa Acevedo & Victor Torres vegetables, the NYC Department for the Aging’s annual Senior October 22 – Thursday – St. John Paul II Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides low-income seniors 6:30* In Thanksgiving for Favors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs. 8:30 S +Fritz Antoine Participants receive coupons that can be used to purchase locally 12:15 +Louis M. Capellan grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs for cooking at +Louis and Claire Blanchet; +Erasmo Concepcion participating farmers' markets and farm stands. Older adults can October 23 – Friday – St. John of Capistrano apply online through the website: nyc.gov/aging. Coupon 6:30* Alessandra Mia Savino’s Utmost Facility to Achieve booklets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Our Salvation and for a Close and Loving Relationship with Parkchester Farmer's Market is open every Friday. Remember to Her Paternal Grandmother use your Health Bucks there. 8:30 S Teresina-Health Intention; Alan Walden-Intentions 12:15 Michael Donovan-Birthday Intention COVID APP WARNS OF POSSIBLE EXPOSURE-A new statewide app alerts you if you were within six feet of a person October 24 – Saturday – St. Anthony Claret 6:30* In Thanksgiving for Favors who tested positive. The app is called “COVID Alert NY”and 8:30 S +Fritz Antoine can be downloaded from the APP Store, and this is how it works. 12:15 Mike Casucci-1st Year Anniversary Once a person tests positive, they are given a code by the Health 5:30 +Iris Garcia Department to punch into the app, providing an anonymous alert October 25 – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time to other devices that have been within six feet of the person’s own 8:00 +Catherine Warneke smartphone for over ten minutes. To activate, go to the Linux 10:00 S +Juan Santiago Foundation and get the code. 12:00 S (Sp) +Cesar Condorhuamar; Narcisa Huallpa Vivda

COMPUTERS FOR THE CAMEROON-Fr. Andrew is looking de Chauca and Nelly Chauca-Health Intention +Maria Batista 5:00 In Honor of St. Jude for new or used computers to send to a Piarist School in the 6:30 S (Fr) 26th Birthday Inten. of Br. Christian Santiago, Sch.P. Cameroon. If you have a computer that you are no longer using, Names only said in Prayer of the Faithful are in Italics or you know of a place with a surplus inventory, please call Fr. *not a public Mass; +=deceased; S=Mass is live-streamed Andrew at 718-892-3232. Readings for the week of October 18, 2020

ARCHITECT NEEDED-We have need of a friend or benefactor Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 [7b]/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15- 21; Monday: Eph 2:1-10/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4ab, 4c-5 [3b]/Lk 12:13-21; who is an architect to help us with a very small handicap project. Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22/Ps 85:9ab-10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 9]/Lk 12:35-38; If you can help, please call Fr. David at the rectory at 718-892-3232. Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [cf. 3]/Lk 12:39-48; Thursday:

COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND-Those Eph 3:14-21/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 [5b]/Lk 12:49-53; Friday: Eph 4:1- 6/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk 12:54-59; Saturday: Eph 4:7-16/Ps 122:1-2, who are sick and aged have the right to receive Holy Communion 3-4ab, 4cd-5 [1]/Lk 13:1-9; Next Sunday: Ex 22:20-26/Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 as well as the sacraments of penance and anointing of the sick. If [2]/1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:34-40